Can Ruben Amorim get one over on Man City? – Champions League talking points

Future Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will take on Manchester City on match week four of the Champions League.

Elsewhere, former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is poised to return to Anfield, while Aston Villa will attempt to retain top spot in the table.

Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the main talking points ahead of the 18 midweek matches.

Ruben Amorim’s announcement as the incoming Manchester United manager has added an interesting sub-plot to Manchester City’s trip to Sporting Lisbon.

In one of his final matches before he moves to Old Trafford, Amorim has the chance to get one over his future rivals. Pep Guardiola’s side head to the Portuguese capital amid an injury crisis and seeking to bounce back from a Carabao Cup exit at Tottenham and Saturday’s surprise Premier League loss at Bournemouth.

With Sporting director of football Hugo Viana set to begin the same role at City next season, there is no shortage of intrigue surrounding a tie between two sides with seven points from three games.

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